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THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SATURDAY,' JUNE 28; 1919.WIS OFFICIALLYENDED BY SIGNING(Continued from First Page.)pf 3, when M. Martin, the master offceremonjes. directed that they beJUreeted to the Hall of Mirrors.Germans Last to Enter.The German delegates were last toeater the hall. Following their entrance came the German journalists,eho were conducted to seats in thefear of the press section.Premier Clemenceau opened, theCeremonies.The pen to sign the document wasof gold. It was made by an Alsatian.Boldier. On the holder was engravedthe images of an Alsatian churchtower, a bewhlskercd poilu. and aflying arrow, inscribed "June 28,10J9."The last nrelimlnary to the signing of the treaty was accomplishedwhen the allied creaennai communereceived the credentials of the Gerhnan delegates and tendered their ownn exchange.Included In the distinguished gueststaction were the four war premiersif France who preceded Clemenceau-Vlvianl, RIbot, Briand, and Fainieve. President Poincare absentedoimself for constitutional reasons,sending the seats reserved for himpclf to his former associates.Wireless Sends Peace News.Immediately after the first signature was attached, the wireless onSiffel tower flung the news to theWorld. It was picked up by everywireless station in Europe and saluted by salvos of artillery at everytilled fortification.There was little of the world-wideoy and" exuberance evidenced by theman who set around the peace table.In the past It has been customary toexchange felicitations with the enemydelegations. Nothing of the sort wasapparent today.It was generally accepted that theGerman national assembly will ratifythe treaty at once in order that thenation may get back to a peace basisand endeavor to build up its economiclife.Mueller Henda Signers.The German delegation which will&ign the peace treaty arrived at VarfatUes early this morning. It conristed of Foreign Minister Muellerand Colonial Minister Bell. Theytvere accompanied by a small staff ofsecretaries.Every preparation has been com-fleted for the ceremony to begin Inhe palace at 3 oclock this afternoon.It is expected to last at least threehours. The sixty-five allied delegatesvill sign first, with the Germans following. In addition to the treatyproper, the convention governing administration of the left bank of the"Rhine and the protocol of June 21,Interpreting the provisions will beSigned.No Change In Treaty.TheiGenaans expressed fear thetreaty tp be signed might containfrariatlpns from, the original, it wasearned today. Secretary Dutasta, ofthe peace conference, thereupon delivered to Secretary Von Haniel. of theGerman delegation, a letter signed byPremier Clemenceau, guaranteeingthe copy signed today would not varyfrom the text handed to Count Brock-dorff-Rantzau,former head of thefEerman commission.Envoy Sleep Late.An official of the French foreignoffice obtained the German credentials at 9 a. m. and took them to the.Qual D'Orsay for examination, wherethey "were approved. Dr. HermanMueller and Dr. Johannes Bell, theGerman signers, were still in bed at30 a.m.German threats not to live up tothe treaty stipulations regarding theeastern boundary have been met bythe big three with instructions tothe supreme war council to take upconsideration of the problem of getting munitions and war materials tothe Polish army. Colonel House, MI1jier. Sir John Simon. Signor Crespi,and Viscount Chinda, have been appointed a special committee to drawup model mandatoriesAustrian Treaty Finished.The question of Austrian reparations has been completed and the remainder of the Austrian treaty is expected to be presented at St. Germainon Monday.At the eastern end of the hall,where the ceremony will take place,Are salons, the Salon De Paix, and theSalon De Guerre. The Salon De Paixwas reserved for distinguished visitors, seating about 300. The Salon DeGuerre was for the press, and hadBURNSTINE'SIXX X ESTABLISHED. srrEAtSX)y7XONDSious lonesIhiAUoWD Ptetl'361 PIA. AVE.I'll i r uini tvn 'PHOWE UASH SSBjGld. SUrer, and Platinnm Pnrekased(7 HUBtKtVtaSPOTOILiberty BondsBought ForCASHBased- on dosing priceson N. Y. Stock Exchangeand accrued interestWe AUo Pay Cash forWAR SAVINGSSTAMPS' and Part Paid CardsInformation cheerfullygiven by calling at officeor phoneMain 7589libertyInvestment Co.920 F Street N. W.Open Dally 8tS9 a. b. to 8 p. m.''. Y. Office, 15 Park Row."DerJg Sift ftKhUf "iTSE JlSSSSSSSSSSSSSg' "jMlSHSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSM n4if B3HB3BEB8f mt tijr i '") fSBSfflHfilsHH; 3t jT V i-ii.i.fo.YiW.' vw (vvw"WR.tT""-"' irrs J If -W -l VBSESSSSf tBtCl H&JBBBBBBBSBBSBSBBBttsl.sfsSSH. flL. fX A F slsBWvSfcf j4sWsB? SEsP AjlABsBA-'TW.xii-'B Hwfy 1BKSbbbbbbbKsbbKBbh144sCH9K fBBBPSsBBBBBsU 'sBssBBBnssBBBBQlgsBBBBsttsBflBBTflDBn sssr fr iTtIT 2TLJl Hfi jHK . EflFiMUiHBMtn22& yp&H W k && TZsssPsssssH 8SSSSSE'This is "the day," but how differently the stage is set Thehistoric Versailles is the scene, just as it was forty-nine years agowhen Bismarck dictated his terms to stricken France. Today theGermans, still defiant, but shorn of their domination and power, approached the dias and affixed their signature to the terms of peaceread some days ago by Clemenceau, president of the allied delegates. The photographs show the situation then and now. Both picture the historic scenes when the terms of peace were dictatedby the victors in the respective wars.The upper photograph, from the painting by Wagner, showsChancellor Bismarck, founder of the German empire, making hiscrushing demands of France in 1870, France being representedby Jules Favre and Thiers, who are completely crushed by theunjust terms.The lower photograph shows Premier Clemenceau reading theallied terms to the German peace delegates. It is interesting tonote that the famed Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, where theGermans signed the peace treaty, is the same hall where KingWilliam of Prussia was proclaimed Emperor of Germany.seats for sixty Americans, fifty British, sixty French, forty Italians,twntv-flve Jananese. fifteen Germans, seventy from smaller powers,and twenty from neutral nations. Inthis salon special American telephoneand telegraph lines were Installed,over which news of the signing couldbe flashed to the cable office.Prominent seats in the visitorsBntinn have been reserved for Mrs."Wilson and for Miss Margaret "Wilson. . .Tir Mueller has ordered a specialtrain to be ready- to start for Berlintonight," 'Will Keep Faith,Declare GermansVERSAILLES, June 2S. ForeignMinister Mueller and Colonial Minister Bell, German signatories of thetreaty, today made the followingstatement:"We are signing without mentalreservation. "What we are signingwill be carried out. The German people will use every means to meet the"terms."W believe the entente will. In Itsown interests, find it necessary tochange some of the terms, or theywill see the treaty Is Impossible ofTrtition."We believe the entente will notinsist on delivery or the 'Kaiser andother high officers."The central government will notassist in any attack on Poland."Germany will make every effortto provfe herself worthy to enter theLeague of Nations."OFFERS $20,000 FOR SEAT.PARIS, June 28 A member of theTravelers' Club offered ?20.000 todayfor a seat in the Hall of Mirrors,where the peace treaty is to besigned.Make your money "work or fiKht."If It Is not flphtlnrc for jou In theIndustrial field, pat It to vrork InWar Savings StampSHAPIRO'SRESTAURANTFAMOUS FOR ITSSpringChickenDinner$1.00A SPECIALFISH DINNER,65cAlso Jewish Dairy Dishes812 F N. W.Vr- 2&Tag"' :n v "; XPi7lMM in .a&as421-Gun Salute byNavy Greets PeaceVl KM. CAAVA .T Ta.lAlB VtAAf.Althe news of the signing of the treaty, Ihe flashed the following message to Ievery American naval vessel In allparts of the world-"The signing, of the treaty of peaceat Versailles ushers In the best dayIn the history of the. world since theangels sang In Bethlehe.m 'Glory toGod In the highest and on earthpeace, good will toward men.'"We are living in the fulfillmentof that prophesy. As a republic weare grateful to have borne a part Inmaking straight and plain the pathof permanent peace with justice tothe -world."Upon the receipt of the news ofsigning of the treaty, the most Important document In the history ofthe world, every ship and shore station will Are a salute of twenty-oneguns, with national ensigns at eachmasthead."Tumulty JoyfulAt Treaty SigningAt the White House, when the newswas flashed that the treaty had beensigned Secretary Tumulty congratulated the White House employes and'newspaper men.President's statement is one of thebest he has ever made. It is acrackerjack."At the State Department officialswere running from room to roomwaiting for the flash of the signingof the treaty When at last it didcome, newspaper men flocked Intothe office of Assistant Secretary ofState Phillips."She's signed," yelled one of ihcofficials, as he distributed copies ofthe first flash.Thanks for Peace,Says Polk CableActing Secretary of State Polkcabled the following message of congratulations to the President, whenhe received news of the signing:"Permit me to offer my heartfeltcongratulations on the completion ofyour great work. The American people will be ever nroud of what youI did as their representative for thepeace of the world."THEODORE SHONTS LOW.NEW YORK, June 28. The condition of Theodore P Shonts, presidentof the Interborough Rapid TransitCompany, who was operated on lastSunday for pleurisy, was unchangedtoday. His physician. Dr. J. B. Squler,said that following a relapse yesterday, Shonts was a very sick man.BIG DOINGS ! !Stay in WashingtononTHE FOURTH.HERE IS THE UHWARINNUTSHELL10141Jnly 28 Anstrin-tHungary declared war on Serbia.July 20 Austrian began hos-tiUtle.August 1 Germany declaredvrnr on Russia.August 3 Germany declarewar on France.August 4 Great Britain declared war on Germany. Germanydeclared war on Belgium. President Wilson Issued neutralityproclamation.August 6 Austria-Hungary declared war on Ruftstn.August 15 Liege fell.August 23 Japan declared waron Germany.September 5 Batttle of Marnebegan. ,October 20 Turkey declaredwar on Russia. '10151May 7 Xjusltanla torpedoed.May 23 Italy declared war onAustria-Hungary. ,October 1 Bulgaria declaredwar on Serbia.1016.. February SI. Germans attackedVerdun.May 31. Battle of Jutland.December 6 Germans capturedBucharest.1017tJanuary 31 Germans proclaimed unrestricted submarine warfare. February 3 Wilson severeddiplomatic relations with Germany. February 2!5 Ijneonln torpedoed.April 2 Wilson read war memsage to Congress.April 4 Senate passed war resolution. April 6 House pnssed and Wilson signed war resolution.April 14 House passed 87,000000,000 irar revenue bill.June 8 Pershing arrived InLondon.June 26 First American regulars arrived in Franc.October 2G First Americans entered trenches.November 7 Kerensky deposed.December 8 British, capturedJerusalem.December 12 WIlon Issued warproclamation against AustriaHungary. 19181March 3 Brest-Lltxrralc treatysigned.March 21 Great German offensive began between Arras and Lafere. May 6 Bucharest treaty signed.May 27 Germans began Sols-sons-Rbelmoffensive.Slay 28 Americans took Cantlgny. June C Americans smashedGermans at Chateau-Thierry,turning point of war.June 11 Americans capturedBellrau Wood.June 23 Austrian driven acrossPlmve.July 15, la, 17 German "peace"offensive smashed.July 18 Allies began counteroffensive. August 4 Americans took:Flsmes.August 25 Allies smashed Hlndenburg line.September 12 Americans reduced St. Mlhlel salient.September 30 Bulgarians quitwar.October 31 Austrian routed.November 1 Turkey grantedarmistice.November 2 Pershing startedArgon ne offensive.November 3 Austrians signedarmistice.November 11 Germans signedarmistice.3-1LE CHASE ENDSAfter a chase of three miles earlythis morning. Motorcycle PolicemenBoyle and Barteman of the Tenthprecinct, arrested three negroes in anautomobile at Seventh street andFlorida avenue northwest, on acharge of violating the bone-dry law.Revolvers were found on two of thenegroes, the police say, and an additional charge of carrying concealedweapons was preferred against twoof them.The negroes described themselvrsas James E. Thomas, 216 Third streetnorthwest; Thomas Harris, 457 Ktn-?3court, and Joseph Palmer. 209 Four-and-a-halfstreet southwest. Harrisand Palmer, the police say, carried revolvers and were charged with carrying conecaled weapons. A third revolver and a quantity of whiskeywas found in the auto, the police ay.Thorns, who is said to have beendriving the machine when arrest-id,was charged with speeding and driving without an operator's permit.AT M. E CENTENARYCOLUMBUS, Ohio, June 28. From aheight of 300 feet above an immensecrowd at the Methodist centenarycelebration here Dr. Edward Soper delivered a sermon through a megaphone from the decks of the big armydirigible A-4, which came here fromAkron under command of Major Clarence Maranville. Dr. Soper's voicecould be heard distinctly. The sermonwas about 300 woids in length.BASLE, June 28. Eight Germanshave been shot by British sentriesguarding the frontier, according to adispatch reaching here today. TheGermans refused to halt at the Bentries' order and attefnpted night, saida despatch. -SIN BOOZE ARRESTSERMON F I KY8 GERMANS SHOTRUNNING FRONTIERHISTORIC PAUCESEES EMPIRE DIE(Continued from First Page.)been heard in the intimate apartmentsof the kings and queens of Franceindeed, in the very room where MarieAntoinette, in 1789, heard 'the, Parismob from without shrieking for herblood, and in the room also of thebeautiful and artful Madame de Maintenon, who, earlier, was practicallymistress of France.These were symbols of mechanicalchanges brought about by time andthe untrammeled opportunity of apeople in another land to developtheir natural Instincts and inclinations freely the same people towhom Lafayette was sent, and bywhose unselfish aid in the cause ofhuman liberty the king who acquiesced in his going selfishly believed he might overturn the balanceabroad and make himself absolutemaster of Europe.But the seed Lafayette sowed wasnot the seed of empire, apd today thenewspaper correspondents of the various countries, and not the Intriguersof royalty, are working against timeIn the great hall of the battlesGalerle des Batailles next in Importance to the Hall of Mirrors itself,in their effort to- acquaint the people of the world with the facts attending Ufe deliberations of theirchosen representatives.Historical Paintings.One of the great paintings thesemen are looking upon above and overthe frame of their typewriters isthat commemorating the British surrender at Torktown. Others are pictures of fetes of arms at Lille, Denaln and Dunkirk, which recallnames immortalized In the war justclosed. Thus the work of the livingis mingled with the work of a deadpast, and thus, also, is it Impressedfirmly upon the German delegatesthemselves that men's minds hadchanged long before the Inception ofthe world war; that they no longerdwelt In centuries forgotten, andthat, possibly with the exception ofthe ex-Kaiser and those who im-Jmediately surrounded him, no thoughtof erecting a statue, such as the subjects of old Louis once did, representing him enthroned with conquerednations In chains at his feet, wouldat 'this day be seriously consideredoutside the royal realm of the movies.It Is, Indeed, a new world that hasarisen from the very threshold of theold from innermost chambers onceconsecrated to the whispers of Imperial intrigue, and the peacefulnessand quietude of- it is probably whatdepresses one now at Versailles.But from the placards in front ofthe theater adjoining the Hotel deReservoirs there comes a note ofhope. It is a simple advertisement,printed In French and referring toan American cinema actor, whoseabilities as an entertainer will soonbe seen on the Versailles screen in"Une Aventure au Far West!"Mr. D.1 -AUTO TRUCKS PASSIN AVENUE REVIEW(Continued from First Page.)ed as the parade moved along itsroute the difficulties of their tradeupder battle conditions.Real gas bombs, guaranteed by thechemical, warfare service to makeany human being scurry for shelter,were exploded directly In front of thetruck repair shop, and the soldiers,quickly donning their gas masks,continued their repair work with buta slight -interruption.The army's trans-continental trucktrain, which will start on its crosscountry 3,200-mile trail early nextmonth, was another attraction in thissection in which the spectators tookthe. keenest interest.The train is completely self-supportingand will carry on Its tripoverland all the supplies needed totake care of men and trucks withoutresorting to drawing from a base.For this purpose, engineers and menfrom the medical department are Included In the personnel of the convoy,while detachments fro mthe artilleryand air service are attached as observers. "Bocae" Trucks There.Two trucks which looked ratherout of place and forlorn among UncleSam's spic and span specimens werea couple of "Boche" trucks which theenemy turned over to the army ofoccupation at Coblenz this year.One if the trucks was the "Audla"type, used by the German army tocarry troops quickly from one pointof the line to another. The otherexhibit from Germany was an ambulance mounted on a one-tone N. A. Cchassis, the sort the German armyused during the war to evacuate thewounded from points In rear of theline.Competition was high among theentries for the prizes which are tobe awarded the best floats, and themen from the Motor Transport Corpswere wagering freely with thedrivers of floats representing variousprivate truck manufacturers. Thefloats entered by the Governmentwere interestingly arranged to showthe various schools In which the armytrains young men to become expertat some trade, while thoser entered bythe manufacturers were mainly competing for the prize which will begiven the truck displaying the bestslogan or catch word advocating theuse of motor trucks in the owner'sline of business.Curb-Stone Applause.One of the competitions was forthe entry which received the greatestapplause from the curb-stone audience. Many drivers of trucks smiledhappily when their particular exhibitbrought cheers from the crowd.Up to the very last minute allowedbefore the time set for starting, thedrivers of the different entries werebusily polishing up their machinesand putting them in tip-top condiM. Linnard, President of the CaliforniaCompany, is pleased to announce thatGilaniic City s Newest and TTlost Distinctive Jbtelwhich has just been opened, enjoysthe same capable management that hasled Americans to appreciate the unusual refinements of service at thefamous Hotels Maryland, Green andHuntington at Pasadena, the HotelFairmont and Palace Hotel, at SanFrancisco, the Belvedere at Santa Barbara, the Alexandria and California atLos Angeles. The Ambassador is onthe Board Walk, yet located in thequiet, exclusive Chelsea residentialdistrict. Spacious solarium, breezeswept loun&infc porches, inviting tertion for the parade. Their keennessand Interest in the competition hasbeen fostered by the promise that allprize awards will Include the driversas well as the owners of the entries.The prizes, considerably more than$500, have been offered by the Washington Automotive Trade Associationand various Washington newspapers.The prize list follows:For the exhibit on truck or floatdrawn by motor truck best arrangedto advertise the owner's business.business principle or motto; for the-Jbest decorated motor truck; to theowner having the greatest number oftrucks In line; to the truck displaying the best slogan or catch phraseadvocating the use of motor trucks inthe owner's line of business; to thedriver of United States Governmentowned truck carrying the most interesting exhibit; to the driver of truckin service of the District of Columbiacarrying the most Interesting exhibit;for the truck creating the most enthusiasm, comment' or amusement.The route followed by the parade was from the Peace Monument to the Treasury, and around therear of this building, coming out onPennsylvania avenue between theWhite House and the Treasury. Continuing up the Avenue, the paradeturned at Washington Circle, coming back down K street as far asSeventh street; where It turnedsouth to G street. The line of theparade followed G street to Thirteenth, turned south again to F streetaqd follows this street out to Fifthstreet, where the parade disbanded.Judges of Parade.Those who wero In the Judgesstand to decide the winners were 'theDistrict Commissioners, Walter A.Brown, president of the Board ofTrade; Col. R. N. Harper, president ofthe Chamber of Commerce; Joseph A.Berbericb, president of the Merchants'and Manufacturers' Association; Roland S. Robblns, president of the Rotary Club; J. A. Whitfield, presidentof the City Club, and J. J. Boobar,president of the Kiwanis Club.Various members of the motortruck committee of the WashingtonAutomotive Trade Association stationed near the Peace Monument directed the entrants to their assignedplaces of gathering for the parade.All entries were in their proper placesbefore 12 o'clock, the twenty-two divisions assembling as follows tAppointed Starting Places.1 PolIce Peace Monument.2 General Drake Peace Monument. 3 Band wagon Peace Monument.4 Motor transport corps Southside Maryland avenue, from Garfieldstatue to Third street, down Thirdstreet on east side headed north.5 Coal trucks West side Thirdstreet, facing north.6 City postoff ice North sideMaryland avenue, from Garfieldstatue to Third street, facing east.7 Meat packers North side Maryland avenue, from middle of block, between Second and Third streets, facing east.8 Marin corps North side ofMaryland avenue, between Second andThird streets, near Third street, facing east.0 Contract or heavy haulingNorth side of Maryland avenue, fromThe Formal OpeningSaturday, June 21Was a brilliant social eventThe Ambassador first openedfor guests on Monday,June 16.races, dininfc rooms overlooking theocean; bifc, restful sleeping rooms;every bath with both fresh and saltwater. The Ambassador, costing morethan $3,000,000, is a complete expression of all that is best in a residentialresort hotel.The Amba&sador appeals to a selectclientele. Reservations by mail andwire receive personal attention.An all-year hotel located in the choicestspot of America's most famous seasideresortThird to Four-and-a-half street facing east.10 Aviation searchlight Northside of Maryland avenue, at Sixthstreet, between Four-and-a-half andSixth streets, facing east11 Oil companies South side ofMaryland avenue, at Four-and-a-halfstreet, facing east.12 Silver Spring f lro departmentSouth side of Maryland 'avenue, botween Four-and-a-half and Sixthstreets, facing east.13. Band wagon South aldo ofMaryland avenue, between Four-and-a-halfand Sixth streets, facing east.14 Express companies North sideof Maryland attne, between Four-and-a-Half and Sixth streets, facingeast.15 Army motor repair Blt southside of Maryland avenue, at Sixthstreet, facing east.16 Motor truck dealers of Washington Third street, between Penn- 1sylvanla avenue and Maryland ave-nue. both sides of street, facing south.17 Postofflce Department Tnlrdstreet, between Pennsylvania avenueand Missouri avenue, west side, lacingsouth.18 Automobile tire and accessoriesBoth sides Missouri avenue, facingeast, between Third and Four-and-a-Halfstreets.BBRUSSELS, June 2a No publicgambling will be allowed either atOstend or at Spa this summer, says acopyright dispatch to the New YorkSun.The Chamber of Deputies, by a voteof 81 to 41. has decided against abro-gating the law which forbids the ex-ploltatlon of games of chance.YOUTHFUL JAIL BREAKERIS FREED IN ROCKVILLEROCKVILLE. Md, Juns It. PaulFrazler, the nineteen-year-old Washington youth, who, with a companion.Raymond Frazler, attempted to breakJail here at an early hour tha morning of June 19, and succeeded 'nreaching the roof, where both wncaught, pleaded guilty before JudgW. Frank Gaither In the police coorhere to a charge of breaking JalLIn view of the fact that the boywas in jail on a trivial charge, an'lbecause the Judge believed that theother Frazler was largely responsible for the boy's attempt to gIn h.freedom, sentence was suspended ar.Uhis discharge ordered. Frazler rtturned to his homo In Washingtonyesterday afternoon.WOMEN OTJTVOTE JWTSIT.LONDON, June 28. Two hundredand sixty-two women and six orvoted in a Portland. England, munic'pal election for which there weretwo women candidates.HotelAR GAMBUNG ATOSTEND AND PA..